Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX50V
Portability
97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
34
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Panasonic XS1
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
Sony HX50V
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the XS1 grades vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony HX50V
| XS1 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic XS1
| HX50V | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX50V
| XS1 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | April 2013 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the XS1 and the HX50V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and HX50V is 97 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and HX50V.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX50V to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
Sony HX50V Vlogging features
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-04-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 103 gr (0.23 pounds) | 272 gr (0.60 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 400 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $439 |